Hi all I have just been diagnosed with Stage 2 TNBC with no lymph node involvement. Can anyone share any experience with TNBC and what to expect with treatment. Google really only tells you the bad and there doesn’t seem to be many ‘happy’ stories out...
This post is about my friend. We’re really struggling and could use some help! She is now facing a decision of whether or not to undergo post-surgical chemotherapy for her invasive ductal carcinoma, or simply radiotherapy along with the letrozole hormone...
Hi everyone, I have just finished my last chemo session and wanted to share my experiance in case it’s of help to anyone starting on their BC journey. Overall really positive, sorry it’s a bit wordy.! Potted History small early stage tumor pick...
Just received my diagnosis on 30th December. Im having an MRI next week to see of the cancer has spread further, but at present they're staging it at 1-2. If that's the case, then a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and 4 years of medication. It hasn't sunk...
I've been diagnosed privately and am awaiting transfer to the NHS. My cancer seemed to appear very suddenly as a very swollen and itchy breast with swollen lymph nodes. From the start I worried about inflammatory breast cancer but no "orange peel" pitting...
Hi everyone, I hate to dampen the festive mood, but I'm looking for advice regarding mucositis.. I've had 3xEC and 2 Docetaxel. After the first Docetaxel I got horrible mouth sores, stomach ache and (apologies for too much info!) soreness down below...
Looking to get any help from anyone taking Enhertu. Originally diagnosed with ER + and HER2+ , caught early no nodes involved Dec 21. Had 20 cycles of Herceptin after spread to Plura and skin of original breast in Jan 23. Was all good but now stopped...
Hi everyone I've just had a call from the hospital and they want me to have my portal fitted Tuesday 30th December instead of Friday 2nd January which is probably better to get it done already not sure about best place to have it fitted or does it even...
Hi, I’ve been taking Letrozole for 2 years, a few not so nice physical side effects and a psychological symptom I’m struggling with. Apparently Letrozole can cause memory problems but I’m so scared in case it isn’t in this case. I suffer with depression...
Hi I start Chemotherapy next Wednesday, lots to get organis bloods scans and ecg. They are hitting hard with 3 weekly dose of pembrolizumab pacilitaxel and carboplatin and then weekly pacilitaxel for 12 weeks, then 4 cycles of pembrolizumab and ec every...
